A Message For All Those Pilgrims For The WYD 2013
A total 102 pilgrims are all set to take off
for the World Youth Day 2013 in Rio. My dear young people, the WYD experience
is an invaluable one. You will have the great opportunity and maybe even a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of meeting our new Holy Father, Pope Francis and
also meeting thousands of other young people of various race and colours from
all the continents throughout the world. You will experience first-hand the
different cultures, traditions and languages and so much more. I urge all of
your to fully immerse yourselves and experience this beautiful cultural
exchange, events, catechism with the bishops and priests. I am sure it will be
a truly wonderful experience.
Allow me to quote from the latest encyclical and the
first encyclical signed by Pope Francis, The light of faith – “Lumen Fidei”
(LF) where it says that it is in the World Youth Days that the young people
demonstrate “the joy of faith” and “their commitment to live faith solidly and
generously, and their desire “to live life to the fullest,” (Lumen Fidei, no:
53). Your faith enhances your life as youths and brings hope for your
generation. It is another opportunity for you to encounter Christ through
various cultures, languages and people. I am sure the best of the WYD will take effect in
your life as you encounter Christ in the Word of God, Sacrament, sharing and in
various cultural experiences and events.
Have a blessed and safe journey. Be assured of all
our prayers for you – our individual prayers and the prayers that we will offer
during the Sunday liturgy. Our Lady of Aparecida (the image which is widely
venerated by Brazilian Roman Catholics) will grant you her maternal care and
protection.
Best Wishes.
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